Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/652,242

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

1700

Priority

Jul 18, 2019 — JP 2019-133135 +1 more

Examiner

GARCIA, BETHANY CLAIRE

Art Unit

1721

Tech Center

Sumitomo Metal Mining Co., Ltd.

Assignee

Sumitomo Metal Mining Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +33.7% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (66%); +33.7% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 91 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 66% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

60 granted / 91 resolved

+5.9% vs TC avg

Strong +34% interview lift

Without

With

+33.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 4m

Avg Prosecution

25 currently pending

Career history

133

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

92.3%

+52.3% vs TC avg

§102

1.8%

-38.2% vs TC avg

§112

3.1%

-36.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 91 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

1700

Application Filed

May 11, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

66%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+33.7%)

3y 4m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 91 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.